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'Blood everywhere': gunman kills 12 in mass shooting 

'Blood everywhere': gunman kills 12 in mass shooting 

When the hooded gunman entered, people screamed and fled to all corners of the bar, while a few people threw barstools through the windows and helped dozens to escape, witnesses say.

'The allegations ... are false': Defiant Luke Foley blasts harassment allegations

'The allegations ... are false': Defiant Luke Foley blasts harassment allegations

NSW Labor leader quits after an ABC journalist outlines in detail an alleged incident, but pledges to legally defend the allegations. 

  • by Alexandra Smith

Liberals hit out at Turnbull's demands to explain coup

Liberals hit out at Turnbull's demands to explain coup

Liberal MP Craig Kelly says Mr Turnbull was partly to blame for his own demise.

  • by Latika Bourke

Once again, the woman cleans up the mess caused by harassment claims

Once again, the woman cleans up the mess caused by harassment claims

The statement from ABC journalist Ashleigh Raper tells you everything you need to know about why women generally don’t report sexual harassment.

  • by Jacqueline Maley

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'What am I doing wrong?': one in four Australians are lonely

'What am I doing wrong?': one in four Australians are lonely

Those who are lonely have worse physical and mental health. Yet we don't have a national approach to alleviate it.

  • by Miki Perkins
'Madness': Turnbull takes whip to colleagues over coup

'Madness': Turnbull takes whip to colleagues over coup

The former PM faced confronting questions from the audience in a special solo appearance on ABC TV's Q&A.

  • by Neil McMahon
Roger Rogerson wanted 'ten million and a jet' in order to 'deliver a message', jury hears
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Roger Rogerson wanted 'ten million and a jet' in order to 'deliver a message', jury hears

When Rogerson was offered between $2m and $5m to “deliver a message,” his response was that he wanted more.

  • by Kate McClymont
Trump's $2.1 trillion deal with the devil has failed
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Trump's $2.1 trillion deal with the devil has failed

Get ready for fireworks, it is downhill on every front from here.

  • by Ambrose Evans-Pritchard
Child's body discovered after three found dead near car
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Child's body discovered after three found dead near car

Search triggered after bodies found near a broken down car in the NT.

  • by Simone Fox Koob & Chris McLennan
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'Blew up the government': Turnbull challenges plotters in defence of his government

'Blew up the government': Turnbull challenges plotters in defence of his government

Malcolm Turnbull named the plotters against his leadership in a sensational interview on ABC TV that shed new light on the chaotic leadership spill.

  • by David Crowe

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The best view in Sydney? Kirribilli villa up for sale for first time in 50 years

The best view in Sydney? Kirribilli villa up for sale for first time in 50 years

When the Bridge is your neighbour you can wake up and wave hello to the Opera House in a home with possibly the best bedroom views in Sydney.

  • by Nicole Frost
Living on a noisy street is harming your health, WHO finds

Living on a noisy street is harming your health, WHO finds

Heart disease, tinnitus, sleep disruption and cognitive impairment in children flagged as potential risks posed by living with an unacceptable level of noise.

  • by Jim Malo

Business

Revised CKI bid for APA may get green light after knockback

Revised CKI bid for APA may get green light after knockback

Some observers believe a revised CKI bid that involved teaming up with a non-Chinese partner or selling more pipeline assets could get the $13 billion deal over the line.

  • by Cole Latimer

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Entertainment

'OK, leave': Ali kicks out Bachelorette finalist before rose ceremony

'OK, leave': Ali kicks out Bachelorette finalist before rose ceremony

We can't remember a more dramatic hometown episode than this one.

  • by Genevieve Rota
Emma Thompson tries to sneak kiss from Prince William at damehood ceremony

Emma Thompson tries to sneak kiss from Prince William at damehood ceremony

The actress is officially a dame – and she wasted no time in taking advantage of her royal proximity.

  • by Robert Moran

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Behind the gates, The Birdcage is a fashionable mess

Behind the gates, The Birdcage is a fashionable mess

Despite the wash out, the race that stops a nation hosted a carnival of characters determined to steal the show.

  • by Benjamen Judd
I prioritise socialising over my children's homework, this is why

I prioritise socialising over my children's homework, this is why

If you're one of my children's teachers, you should stop reading now.

  • by Carolyn Tate

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Australian selectors could be next in the firing line

Australian selectors could be next in the firing line

National selectors may have only a matter of months to reverse the fortunes of Australian cricket or risk following their boss Pat Howard out the door.

  • by Andrew Wu
Cheika throws Latu back in despite discipline concerns

Cheika throws Latu back in despite discipline concerns

Wallabies coach Michael Cheika has recalled Tolu Latu, Jack Dempsey and Samu Kerevi to Australia's starting side to face Wales in Cardiff.

  • by Tom Decent

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Bridge looks to Villiers with Tip Top

Bridge looks to Villiers with Tip Top

  • by Chris Roots
Race-by-race guide and tips for Kempsey on Friday
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Race-by-race guide and tips for Kempsey on Friday

  • by Neil Evans

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